AITA My mother in law isn’t too pleased about my new prescription.
Hey guys,
After taking a blood test requested by my doctor I found out that my testosterone levels are low. Long story short I had the option to live with it or try Testosterone replacement therapy. My doctor advised I start at a low dose of 100 mg weekly via intramuscular injection (having to pin myself at home once a week). So like a responsible adult I sourced a local government‑paid program that offers clean syringes and sharps containers to keep people safe (mostly drug users). Me and my wife and kids have been renting a house with her father and stepmom. Which I mean for the most part has been pretty okay. Her step mom is a bitch but we keep the peace and try to conduct ourselves in a respectful manner to save the drama.
Anyways to my dismay, my mother‑in‑law found out about my new prescription as well as the method of which I have to administer it. I was pretty uncomfortable with sharing it with anyone but my wife but somehow she overheard some stuff and now is making a big deal about me having needles in the house and how it’s disgusting and how she doesn’t want them around even though I’ve taken all the extra steps to keep everything clean and safe. So I told her “what if I was diabetic and had to give myself insulin” to which she replies “That’s disgusting, I would die.” Am I the asshole or is she being as unreasonable as I feel she is. I feel like it’s either suffer with an imbalance or please the old hag.
The Reddit Response
Comment 1
NTA. You’re taking prescribed meds, not running a back‑alley pharmacy. If her reaction to medical needles is “I would die”, that sounds like a her problem.
Comment 2
NTA. What in the hell is wrong with that lady?
Comment 3
It's time to have a conversation with your wife about not sharing your medical info with her family.
Comment 4
Nah man you’re not the bad guy here. You’re taking a legit prescription and doing it the safe, clean, grown‑up way. Her acting like needles equal drug den vibes is just her being dramatic for no reason. If she’d “die” at the thought of insulin, that’s on her. You shouldn’t have to tank your health just to keep an old hag happy. Keep doing your treatment and keep your stuff stored right. Her feelings don’t override your medical needs.
Comment 5
NTA. She is being completely unreasonable. I would also mention that the injection is safest for everyone in your family as it can’t rub off onto them.
TL;DR
Your mom‑in‑law is a drama queen, the Redditors agree you're not the asshole, and you can keep injecting. Just keep the needles in a labeled box and maybe give your family a crash‑course on “Why I’m a medical hero and not a drug dealer.”